This week - sponsored by iplicit - we’re riffing on Xero’s $2.5 billion acquisition of Melio, their biggest US push to date. But is this bold play a strategic masterstroke or just another vanity signing? Spoiler: The markets aren't convinced.

From dashboard redesigns to Syft-powered analytics and Xero’s growing interest in verticals like healthcare, we break down everything you need to know about their evolving roadmap – and where it might be heading next.

Also in this episode:

 • iplicit partners with Cin7 to streamline stock-heavy businesses

 • Sage releases a mammoth list of (mostly incremental) updates

 • QuickBooks tries to catch up with new budgeting features and AI migration tools

 • And we ask: when is it time for your clients to graduate to a PSA?

Whether you’re following the latest Xero acquisition news, watching how fintech is reshaping accounting tech, or just here for the banter – this one’s worth tuning in for.

This is your backstage pass to the best in fintech news and accounting tech commentary.

We cover:

• Xero acquires Melio for $2.5bn – what it means and why the market’s lukewarm

• Why Xero’s Syft integration matters for analytics (and what UK users can expect)

• Fresh UI, smarter dashboards: Xero’s facelift – a genuine revamp or just lip gloss?

• iplicit and Cin7 join forces to supercharge wholesale and distribution

• Sage’s latest product push: nice ideas, bland delivery

• QuickBooks updates its balance sheet budgeting and plays catch-up on automation

• Scoro’s take on when clients need to upgrade their systems and grow up

Timestamps:

00:00 Coming Up

01:21 Welcome to Digi-Tools in Accrual World Podcast!

05:38 App News

05:42 Xero to acquire Melio in $2.5 billion deal

11:17 Xero targets healthcare with new systems push

13:26 Xero Analytics gets smarter with Syft integration

15:59 Xero dashboard gets fresh redesign for better user experience

20:02 Xero highlights June apps on its App Store for new integrations

22:37 iplicit and Cin7 strike partnership to boost wholesale distribution automation

25:49 Sage Accounting introduces quick-approval quotes, GoCardless payments, budgeting tools and invoice improvements

29:28 QuickBooks Online rolls out updates to balance sheet reporting and budgeting

40:41 Scoro: How to know if your client needs a PSA

53:29 Thanks for tuning in – please leave a rating and subscribe to future shows!

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